Recent Obituaries

Apr 13, 2013

DURHAM Barry McGhee, 72, of Durham, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013, with his family by his side.He was born to Louise McGhee and the late John McGhee, June 17th 1940, in Durham. Barry graduated from Southern High School in 1958 and served in the U. S. Navy from 1960 to 1964, spending the majority of his time aboard...

Apr 13, 2013

Mr. Carl Lloyd Seesdorf, 83, of Durham, died on Saturday, April 13, 2013.He is survived by his stepson, Tim Lang and two sons, Karl and Frank Seesdorf.There are no services planned at this time.

Apr 11, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Ruth Duke Rigsbee, 80, of Durham, died on Thursday, April 11, 2013.Mrs. Rigsbee was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late William Bush Duke and Geneva Ellis Duke. She was a homemaker and made everyone feel at home when they were at Goose’s house. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Tonya...

Apr 11, 2013

DURHAM- Buddy Chrietzberg, 64, passed from his earthly life April 11 at his home. Buddy was born in Tokyo, Japan, August 29, 1948 to Camilla Landrum and Col. William D. Chrietzberg, Sr. Buddy grew up near several Army bases in the US and Oberammergau, Germany, until the family settled in Chapel Hill, N.C. He graduated from Chapel Hill HS in...

Apr 10, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Helen Mae Robertson Gordon, 89, of Durham, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.Mrs. Gordon was a native of Orange County, the daughter of Major General Robertson and Callie Long Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart Gordon and son, Conrad GordonShe is survived by several nieces and nephews.No services planned at this time.

Apr 7, 2013

DURHAM- Mr. Dwight Thomas Ferrell, 94, of Durham died on Sunday, April 7, 2013, He was the son of the late Eddie Lee Ferrell and Pauline Burgess Ferrell. He served in the U.S. Army, World War II in the Philippines. He retired after 37 years from American Tobacco as a machinist. He was a Charter member of Shady Grove FWB...

Apr 6, 2013

Apr 5, 2013

DURHAM- Mrs. Mary Gooch Ellis, 85, of Durham died on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Hock Family Pavilion-Hospice. Mrs. Ellis was a native and lifelong resident of Durham and was the daughter of the late James and Sudie Gooch. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel “Wink” Ellis. She is survived by her loving son, James W....

Apr 5, 2013

DURHAM Tina Renee Maynard, 38, of Durham, died on Friday, April 5, 2013.Tina was a native and lifelong resident of Durham but spent four years in Conneautville, Pa., and then returned to Durham. She was preceded in death by her father, Danny Ray Maynard, grandparents, Roy and June Spain, Tubby and Dot Maynard, and Lois Butterfield.She is survived by her...

Apr 5, 2013

DURHAM- Mary Louise Meeler Hawley, 85, of Durham died on Friday, April 5, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Willie Floyd Meeler and Mary Murray Meeler. She retired from Liggett & Myers as a supervisor and was a member of Bethany UMC. She was preceded in death by her husband William E. Hawley, four brothers, Jesse A. Meeler,...

Apr 4, 2013

DURHAM- David William Brown, 63, of Durham died on Thursday, April 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Clayton Brown and Effie Kathryn Frost Brown. He was employed by RTI International, member of many historical and professional organizations, deeply concerned for the welfare of animals. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran. He was preceded...

Apr 1, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Faye Doss Currie, 72, beloved mother and grandmother, departed this life on Monday, April 01, 2013, into the presence of her loving heavenly Father.Mrs. Currie was born in Pittsylvania, Virginia to the late James Lewis Brown and Nora Belle Reynolds Brown. She retired after 27 years from the Durham Public Schools as a Cafeteria Manager. She was a...

Mar 30, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Betsy Griffin Watson, 80, of Durham, died on Saturday, March 30, 2013.Mrs. Watson was a native of Durham and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Berry S. Griffin and Lillian King Griffin. She retired from Laurence G. Wilson, CPA. She was a member of Roberson Grove Baptist Church, the Adult Sunday School Class 2 and...

Mar 30, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Doris Cates Carden, 81, of Durham, died on Saturday, March 30, 2013.Mrs. Carden was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Jesse Cates and Mamie Watson Cates. She was a homemaker and loved gardening and flowers. She was a member of Cheek Heights Baptist Church.She is survived by her husband, Arlis Walter Carden;...

Mar 29, 2013

DURHAM Mr. Donald Earl Lassiter, 75, a former resident of Durham, died on Friday, March 29, 2013.Mr. Lassiter was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late William P. Lassiter and Flozy Tilley Lassiter. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He worked for Durham Hosiery and retired from Wright’s Machinery. He was an...

Mar 26, 2013

DURHAM Mr. Jeffrey Lane Wright, 41 of 1111 E. Oak Drive, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.Jeff was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. He owned and operated the Wright Pool Company and had a NAUI Scuba certification. He was loved by his Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and will be missed. He also will be missed by his “babies”,...

Mar 26, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Catherine Early Harris, 88, of Durham, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Winford Harris.She is survived by her son, Glenn Harris and two grandsons.Graveside services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Flowers are acceptable.

Mar 24, 2013

GRANVILLE CO.- Mrs. Mildred “Mimi” Best, 86, of Creedmoor died on Sunday, March 24, 2013. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Clay Briggs and Elsie Summerlin Briggs. She was self-employed, she had a Daycare in her home. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church and also a member of Martha Surely...

Mar 22, 2013

DURHAM- Mr. John “J.C.” Clark Hill, 88, of Durham died on Friday, March 22, 2013. He was the son of the late Jonah Hill and Mary Hill. He was preceded in death by his brother Ed Hill and sister Oleta Hill. He is survived by wife for over 50 years Martha Hill, four sons, John W. Hill and wife Barbara...

Mar 20, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Phyllis Ward Howerton, 69, of 2028 Eastwood Drive, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.Mrs. Howerton was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late James Woodrow (Woody) Ward and Muriel Brame Ward. She was raised in Durham, attended Southern High School and graduated in 1962. She retired from Duke University Medical Center with over...